Why does the Baffin series have so much rocker? It looks like this boat will not track very well.

HI

The Baffin was designed with lots of rocker for a few reasons.

1. It can handle rough seas and will ride up and over waves instead of punching through waves.
2. It is very maneuverable and lively again for quick turning in more challenging conditions or places like rock gardens and along shorelines.

For longer A-B distance we recommend using the skeg to allow for better tracking.

Here are the official dimensions.


There is rocker on both bow and stern but slightly more on stern. 

Hope that helps.

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